DEEP SEA FISHING IN CARTAGENA, COLOMBIA

SPAN
The Lord does not subtract from man´s allotted Span
That time, spent while fishing!

The General Manager, Carlos Londono, of Todomar Marina offered the following on the basics of: When, What and Where to to go after game fish in Cartagena.

WHEN: There are two seasons per year. The best days, according to Carlos are: 2 Days before, and 2 days after the Full Moon 2 Days before, and 2 days after the New Moon SEASON #1 The INCOMING MIGRATION takes place between September and March. WHAT: In order of most catches: 1. Barracuda 2. Black fin Tuna, Dorado Tuna 3. Blue Marlin, White Marlin 4. Sailfish 5. Wahoo 7. Blue Marlin SEASON # 2 The RAINY SEASON takes place between April and September. WHAT: In order of most catches: 1. Barracuda 2. Black fin Tuna 3. King fish 4. Wahoo 5. Dolphin 6. Sailfish 7. Blue Marlin, White Marlin WHERE: Three of the most popular "holes" or "drops" (drop offs) within a short distance from the marina. 1. VOLCANIC DROP... best during the Rainy Season. 95-1,000 feet deep, within a 2 mile area. 2. NOKOMIS DROP... best during the Dry Season. 100-2,000 feet deep, within a 2 mile area. 3. BANK TESORO DROP... best during Dry Season, but good all year long.

BOATS:

"Enchanter of the Sea"... a 50 foot re-powered Bertram
"Gab Mar"... a re-powered 38 foot Bertram Classic
"Peachy"... a 41 foot Hat.
"Gaviota"... a 36 foot Black Fin

COST: For six fishermen, 3.000.000 Pesos (about $1,500 u.s.) for a full day-complete.

For questions, or to CHARTER A BOAT, contact Hans Restrepo at: hansrestrepo@yahoo.es, or his Cell at: 315 743 1940

For more about historic Cartagena, and Deep Sea Fishing, check out a recent Marlin Magazine article.